The City of Brotherly Love has welcomed a new superstar, as LeBron James announced he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
The basketball world was holding its breath all summer until Friday, July 24, when LeBron James made the surprise announcement. The four-time NBA champion and league's all-time leading scorer was reportedly deciding between Philadelphia, joining Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors, a return to the Miami Heat, or a comeback to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Fans in Philadelphia rejoiced at the news, with the 76ers set to join forces with former NBA MVP Joel Embiid and 2024 NBA Finals champion Jaylen Brown, who was shockingly traded from the Boston Celtics earlier in the month.
Philadelphia music artists are hyped about LeBron James joining the 76ers. Questlove posted a series of Instagram stories welcoming LeBron James. Meek Mill, Tierra Whack, and Lil Dicky were also among those who celebrated the 22-time All-Star's announcement that he was going to play in their city.
James Poyser of The Roots made a notable response on Threads, saying "LeJawn James!!!!" The people want LeBron James on 'Abbott Elementary', a sitcom set in Philadelphia and part of the city's pop culture DNA. Quinta Brunson's show has seen cameos from Bradley Cooper, the Philadelphia Phillies, and Philadelphia Eagles stars.
The "LeBron visits Abbott Elementary" episode is going to be great, according to fans on social media. LeBron and his daughter Zhuri are expected to have a guest-starring role on the show next season. Deep down, some fans believe LeBron is just trying to secure a cameo on Abbott Elementary.
LeBron James is the 'reverse Fresh Prince', going from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, opposite to Will Smith's popular '90s comedy. The NBA superstar was influential in getting the Los Angeles Lakers to draft his son, Bronny.
People all across Philadelphia were welcoming LeBron James. Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks, two rival restaurants, posted on their Instagram stories and Twitter accounts. Ice cream icon Frankie Two Scoops, the Theatre of Living Arts, and the Philadelphia International Airport also expressed their appreciation.
The governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, even declared a LeBron James Day, proclaiming that "by the power vested in me as the Governor of the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a die-hard Sixers fan… I hereby proclaim to welcome LeBron James to the great city of Philadelphia."
Source: Yahoo Sports
